THE SYMBOLS OF 4-H

  • The 4-H Emblem
  • The 4-H Club Pledge
  • Meaning of the 4-H Club Pledge
  • 4-H Motto
  • 4-H Colors
  • 4-H Creed

    The 4-H Emblem

    The 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a stem and the letter "H" in white or gold on each leaf. The emblem was registered with the United State Patent Office in 1924.

    The four H's represent the Head, Heart, Hands and Health. These signify a unique characteristic of 4-H; we are concerned about total development of the individual.

    The 4-H Program
    4-H involves families in meaningful activities together. It provides an opportunity for youth to work with others as well.

    4-H has a strong base in project work in which youth acquire knowledge (Head "H") and skills (Hand "H"). Development of the Heart "H" is stressed through community service and leadership activities as youth learn to care and share with others. Through 4-H, youth can enhance their physical, mental and social health, the fourth "H."

    The 4-H program is designed to help youth with their total development - personal growth in knowledge, skills and attitudes and also growth in leadership and citizenship.

    The 4-H Club Pledge

    I pledge--
    my head to clearer thinking
    my heart to greater loyalty
    my hands to larger service and
    my health to better living
    for my club, my community, my country and my world.

    Meaning of the 4-H Club Pledge

    I Pledge:
    My Head to Clearer Thinking
    4-H-
    Helps youth to learn to think and reason.
    Helps youth learn to plan before they take action.
    Lets youth learn things they can use as an adult.
    Lets youth make decisions.

    My Heart to Greater Loyalty
    Through 4-H youth-
    Make many friends.
    Learn about trusting and respecting others.
    Learn to be concerned for the welfare of others.
    Learn about people who are different from them.
    Learn to accept the responsibilities of citizenship.
    Learn and develop positive attitudes.
    Learn about values.

    My Hands to Larger Service
    4-H-
    is learning by doing.
    is learning to complete tasks.
    is serving their community.
    is helping others.
    is being useful, helpful and skillful.

    My Health to Better Living
    4-H-
    Encourages activities that are fun and healthy.
    Teaches about protecting the environment.
    Teaches practices of healthful living.
    Promotes productive use of leisure time.

    For My CLUB, My COMMUNITY, My COUNTRY and My WORLD
    Through 4-H youth -
    Learn to be involved citizens.
    Learn about community relationships and service.
    Learn that they are a part of a larger group to which they belong.
    Learn about 4-H across the nation and around the world.

    4-H Motto
    The 4-H Motto is: "To Make the Best Better"

    4-H Colors
    The 4-H colors are green and white. Green, nature's common color, is emblematic of springtime, life and youth. White symbolizes high ideals.

    4-H Creed
    I believe in 4-H work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
    I believe in training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan and to reason.
    I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic, and true.
    I believe in the training of my HANDS for the dignity it will give me to be helpful, useful and skillful.
    I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease and to work efficiently.
    I believe in my World, my Country, my State and my Community and in my responsibility for their development.
    In all these things I believe, and I am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.